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Why Africa Must Tackle the $12 Billion Loss in GDP Due to Malaria

While Africa is home to some of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly growing economies, malaria remains a persistent challenge. A handful of countries have successfully eliminated the disease, with.

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Is Africa at Crossroads on Malaria Innovation?

Burkina Faso’s military government has ordered the immediate suspension of Target Malaria—a Bill Gates-backed research initiative designed to combat malaria through genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes. The government’s directive not only.

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Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Global Failure in Plain Sight

As the world has wrestled with the immense challenges posed by COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, another group of diseases continues to exact a devastating toll largely out of view..

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From Crisis to Progress: Africa’s Health Revolution

Africa’s health journey is a powerful story of resilience and transformation. After decades of grappling with widespread infectious diseases, underfunded health systems, and rising non-communicable diseases, the continent is now.

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Egypt Achieves Malaria-Free Status After Century-Long Battle

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Egypt malaria-free, marking a significant milestone following nearly a century of dedicated efforts. With a population of over 100 million, Egypt has successfully.

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CSR Improving Public Health in African Communities

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an essential aspect of the business landscape in Africa, particularly for companies operating in regions often characterised by poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access.

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Africa: Gates Foundation Okays US$1.27bn to Fight HIV, TB, Malaria, Others

An American private organization, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation alongside governments, philanthropists, the private sector, NGOs, and global and community leaders has declared commitments totalling $1.27 billion to improve and.

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Africa Prepares Rollout of World’s First Malaria Vaccine

Preparations are underway for the mass rollout of the world’s first malaria vaccine to protect millions of children in Africa. The rollout is being funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,.

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Nigeria and the battle against Malaria: the way Forward

Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is, however, preventable and curable. In Nigeria, malaria has become.

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Global Fund Raises $12.9Bln to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria

A global fund has raised over $12.9 billion from international donors as part of a campaign aimed at effectively eradicating AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis by 2030, conference organizers said on.

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